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Work History
Education
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Monarch Butterfly Conservation
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Kimberley Murray-Gauweiler

Kimberley Murray-Gauweiler

Torrance,ON

Summary

Hardworking and enthusiastic Cook/Baker, trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.

A detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Cook & Baker

Camp Crossroads
08.2022 - Current
  • Both paid and volunteer work.
  • Assisted Executive Chef with food preparation, service of meals, general cleaning duties.
  • Responsible for all baking, which was done from scratch.
  • Collaborated with team members to execute successful daily meal services for up to 250 guests.
  • Prepared high-quality dishes by following prescribed recipes and adhering to strict quality standards.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Followed recipes closely for consistent taste, quality and presentation.
  • Maintained proper food safety practices, ensuring healthy and safe dining environment for guests.
  • Acted as stand in, when Chef was unavailable.
  • Upheld strict cleanliness standards by regularly sanitizing all surfaces and equipment within kitchen area.
  • Adapted quickly to menu changes and special dietary requests from customers, ensuring guest satisfaction.

Owner/Operator

Heart Song Distributing
05.2021 - Current
  • Started small, part time, online business, registered with province of Ontario.
  • Sold over one hundred handmade, unique custom greeting cards.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.

Apprentice Baker

Muskoka Bible Centre
10.2015 - 11.2018
  • Responsible for all desserts, snacks for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • All recipes were done from scratch
  • Supervised staff of three baking assistants
  • Large quantity baking for up to 300 people per meal, and yearly BBQ of approximately 1500 people
  • Interacted regularly with guests.
  • Trained new employees on proper baking techniques, ensuring well-equipped workforce for continued success.
  • Developed strong time management skills by balancing multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Received positive feedback from customers, leading to repeat business and referrals.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing consistent, high-quality baked goods.
  • Maintained clean and organized workspace to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
  • Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
  • Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks and maintain smooth running of bakery.
  • Developed recipes for new products and improved existing recipes.
  • Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
  • Operated ovens and bakery equipment to prepare products according to recipes.
  • Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
  • Averaged 10-11 hours per day.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete large orders on time and within budget constraints.
  • Increased bakery efficiency by mastering various baking techniques and equipment.
  • Demonstrated reliability by consistently arriving punctually at work each day ready for duty.
  • Ensured consistency in product quality through careful attention to detail and adherence to recipes.

Apprentice Cook

Bark Lake Leadership Centre
03.2014 - 07.2015
  • Officially registered as Apprentice Cook, with College of Trades, under David Gauweiler.
  • Promoted from kitchen helper to Apprentice Cook.
  • Trained directly with Executive Chef, in all areas of cooking, including prep, baking, and cooking of meals.
  • Filled in for Chef when he was unavailable.
  • Directed kitchen staff, prepared and help serve meals for over 200 people.
  • Contributed to positive team dynamics by effectively communicating with coworkers and supporting their needs during busy shifts.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently preparing high-quality dishes in timely manner.
  • Meticulously followed recipes while also adding personal flair when appropriate to enhance dish flavor profiles.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain clean and organized workspace for efficient cooking processes.
  • Provided excellent customer service by accommodating special dietary requests or allergy concerns.
  • Mastered various cooking techniques, resulting in ability to prepare wide range of dishes from scratch.
  • Developed strong multitasking abilities, enabling efficient preparation of multiple orders simultaneously.
  • Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
  • Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
  • Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
  • Trained under Chef until he left his position at Bark Lake Leadership Centre.

Kitchen Helper

Bark Lake Leadership Centre
04.2012 - 03.2014
  • Trained with kitchen staff, learning prep, baking, serving, and inventory management.
  • Promoted to Apprentice Cook.
  • Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by assisting with meal preparation and ensuring timely food delivery to customers.
  • Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
  • Contributed to positive working atmosphere through excellent communication skills and collaboration with team members across all shifts.
  • Optimized workflow in kitchen by effectively juggling multiple responsibilities under high-pressure situations, resulting in smooth operations.
  • Provided reliable assistance during peak hours, managing time efficiently while maintaining high level of quality control in food preparation.

Water Customer Service Operator

City of Barrie
May2009 - 12.2009

Education

Marketing 2 Year Diploma (Awarded) - Business

Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON

Environmental Technology- Advanced Diploma - Environmental Engineering Technology

Georgian College
Barrie, ON
10.2012

Skills

  • Food Preparation
  • Baking basics
  • Allergen awareness
  • Kitchen Safety
  • Cooking techniques
  • Food presentation
  • Sanitation Practices
  • Special Diets Knowledge
  • Supervisory skills

Personal Information

Hobbies: MONARCH BUTTERFLY CONSERVATION: Raising endangered Monarch Butterflies, through all of their life stages. Eggs are harvested from milkweed plants in the garden, and raised in a large terrarium. When ready, butterflies are successfully released back to their environment. By protecting the larva from predators, more adult butterflies are produced. Interviewed by CTV Barrie, in addition to print article, regarding my butterfly conservation efforts.

References

AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Monarch Butterfly Conservation

Last year, I released over 500 monarch butterflies. I have been interviewed by CTV Barrie twice, in 2023, and 2022. This year I added mason bees to my conservation efforts. Butterfly eggs are harvested from June-August. The emerging caterpillars are kept indoors, and cared for until they emerge as fully developed Monarch Butterflies. Once able to fly, they are released outdoors, usually placed on a blooming flower.

Timeline

Assistant Cook & Baker

Camp Crossroads
08.2022 - Current

Owner/Operator

Heart Song Distributing
05.2021 - Current

Apprentice Baker

Muskoka Bible Centre
10.2015 - 11.2018

Apprentice Cook

Bark Lake Leadership Centre
03.2014 - 07.2015

Kitchen Helper

Bark Lake Leadership Centre
04.2012 - 03.2014

Water Customer Service Operator

City of Barrie
May2009 - 12.2009

Marketing 2 Year Diploma (Awarded) - Business

Mohawk College

Environmental Technology- Advanced Diploma - Environmental Engineering Technology

Georgian College

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